(4) Assistant Coach Football

Paterson Public Schools; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking four Assistant Coaches for Football at John F. Kennedy High School. Candidates must hold a New Jersey Teacher's Certificate or Substitute Teacher Certificate, with CPR and AED certifications required. Coaching experience is preferred but not mandatory. The position requires daily availability during the fall sports season and completion of specific wellness certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be available daily during the fall sports season.
• All new coaches must complete a course in 'Sports First Aid' within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching football at John F. Kennedy High School.
• Ensure compliance with safety and wellness certifications.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR certification

AED certification

Concussion Awareness

Heat Acclimatization Awareness

Sports First Aid

Education

New Jersey Teacher's Certificate

Substitute Teacher Certificate

Job description

Position Type:
ATHLETICS / ACTIVITIES

Date Posted:
4/29/2025

Location:
John F. Kennedy High School-Athletics

New Jersey Teacher's Certificate OR Substitute Teacher Certificate; proof of experience required for substitute certificate holder

Coaching experience preferred, but not required

Must be available daily during the fall sports season

Must be certified in CPR and AED, and holding a current certificate in both

Must obtain a "Concussion Awareness and Wellness" certificate or its equivalent, renewed annually

Must Obtain a "Heat Acclimatization Awareness and Wellness" certificate or it's equivalent, renewed annually.

All new coaches will have one year after being hired to successfully complete a course in "Sports First Aid".

Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Pending budget availability

All posting are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted on the Paterson Public Schools website

Effective Date(s): November 24, 2025

Staff Needed:(4) Assistant Coach Football

Qualifications:

• New Jersey Teacher's Certificate OR Substitute Teacher Certificate; proof of experience required for substitute certificate holder
• Coaching experience preferred, but not required
• Must be available daily during the fall sports season
• Must be certified in CPR and AED, and holding a current certificate in both
• Must obtain a "Concussion Awareness and Wellness" certificate or its equivalent, renewed annually
• Must Obtain a "Heat Acclimatization Awareness and Wellness" certificate or it's equivalent, renewed annually.
• All new coaches will have one year after being hired to successfully complete a course in "Sports First Aid".

Salary: As Per Negotiated Contract
Initiator: W. Scott Durham, Athletic Supervisor

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All posting are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted on the Paterson Public Schools website